How Trump's second term just made digital sovereignty a European priority
a year ago
- #CLOUD Act
- #Digital Sovereignty
- #Open Source
- Donald Trump's return may lead to increased economic protectionism and 'America First' tech policies.
- The CLOUD Act allows U.S. authorities to access data stored abroad, posing risks for European data sovereignty.
- Europe's reliance on U.S. tech giants like Microsoft and Google threatens its digital autonomy.
- European initiatives like GDPR, the Digital Markets Act, and Digital Services Act aim to protect data but require stronger action.
- Investing in open-source solutions and European-controlled cloud infrastructure can reduce dependency on U.S. providers.
- Open-source software offers transparency and control, with projects like openDesk providing secure alternatives to U.S. platforms.
- Europe must build its own digital ecosystem to reclaim sovereignty and avoid geopolitical risks.